Lotus Flower Podcast

Welcome, welcome, welcome to The Lotus Flower Podcast, where healing begins and purpose blooms! I am so glad you have joined me tonight for this special solo episode, The Resilience Roadmap: Harnessing Your Inner Strength, Strategies for Purpose-Driven Success, and Thriving with Purpose. Tonight, we're going to have an honest conversation about resilience. Not the kind that tells you to put a smil...

Welcome, welcome, welcome, everyone! Good evening, and thank you for joining me LIVE on The Lotus Flower Podcast, where healing begins and purpose blooms. I am your host, Dr. Pamela Robinson, and I am delighted to welcome you to this special broadcast as we close out our October Breast Cancer Awareness series. Tonight, we are going beyond the pink to shine a light on an important topic that is oft...

BEYOND THE PINK WITH DORLA BONNER-COLEMAN October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for our community, the conversation goes far deeper than a pink ribbon. 🎗️While overall diagnosis rates are similar, systemic barriers mean Black women face a mortality rate nearly 40% higher than their white peers, often fighting aggressive subtypes like triple-negative breast cancer at younger ages. But stati...

TONIGHT ON THE LOTUS FLOWER PODCAST: A SPECIAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH CONVERSATION! Where Healing Begins and Purpose Blooms. Breast cancer is more than a diagnosis. It is a journey that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. For the African American community, raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and creating space for survivors to share their stories are especial...

Welcome to an inspiring conversation with featured guest Dr. Jason T. Mahoney (CEO & Principal Consultant at Crafted To Motivate, LLC) as we dive into vulnerability, authenticity, and intentional transformation. 🪑 THE PARADIGM OF PULLING UP A CHAIR Pulling up a chair is a bold, intentional choice to engage, leave complacency behind, and allow the Holy Spirit to move us out of stuck places. Th...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for our community, the conversation goes far deeper than a pink ribbon. 🎗️ While overall diagnosis rates are similar, systemic barriers mean Black women face a mortality rate nearly 40% higher than their white peers, often fighting aggressive subtypes like triple-negative breast cancer at younger ages. But statistics do not tell the whole story. Resili...

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 407! This is the second feature in our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series on The Lotus Flower Podcast. In this moving episode titled Healing in Real Time, I am joined by my cousin, apparel creator and entrepreneur Sheryl Lynn Haymon. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Sheryl is navigating her healing journey with incredible strength, resilience, and a heart ready...

I am honored to welcome special guest Dr. Charles Wyatt Johnson ( D.Th ., Pastor, Advisor, Strategist & Thought Leader) for a powerful conversation exploring how the Church can embrace creativity, technology, and digital platforms to reach people with the timeless truth of the Gospel. 🐟 WHERE ARE THE FISH? Using the fish as a metaphor for ministry, we will challenge traditional approaches to...

Welcome, everyone, and thank you so much for joining us tonight for this powerful and important conversation! I am Dr. Pamela Robinson, and I am honored to welcome my special guests, Dr. Michael Bart Mathews and Mr. Ray Scott, as we discuss: “Who Holds the Strong Black Man? Black Men, Grief & the Permission to Heal” Tonight, we are having an honest and meaningful conversation about Black men,...

Today, I wanted to pop in and share a very special, personal milestone with you all. Exactly 8 years ago today, I achieved something that tested my discipline and resilience to the absolute limit: I graduated with my Doctorate in Theology from the Apex School of Theology. ​Talk about a true "lotus" moment! It was easily one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. The endless studying, the...

Join me, Dr. Pamela Robinson, for Season 4 EP135 of The Lotus Flower Podcast featuring special guest Amber Roberts, MSW, LCSW — my cousin and an incredible woman of purpose making a powerful impact in the mental health field. This special episode marks Amber’s second appearance on the podcast as we close out Mental Health Awareness Month with an authentic and empowering conversation centered aroun...

Hello Everyone! I’m Dr. Pamela Robinson—Doctoral Theologian, Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist, and Ordained Minister in Raleigh, North Carolina—and I am excited to invite you to join me for an inspiring month of conversations on The Lotus Flower Podcast, your weekly destination for growth, healing, and empowerment. ✨ WATCH LIVE The Lotus Flower YouTube Channel The Dr. Pamela Robinson Faceb...

We are LIVE right now on The Lotus Flower Podcast YouTube Channel and the Dr. Pamela Robinson Facebook Page! After a refreshing 3-month sabbatical, Dr. Pamela Robinson is back to launch a powerful new season! Stepping away to rest, reflect, and realign is essential for mental health, spiritual growth, and personal development. We are kicking off our return with an indispensable conversation on fin...

The Lotus Flower Podcast, where we explore life's challenges with resilience. I’m Dr. Pamela Robinson, your host—a licensed clinical social worker associate, ordained minister, and mental health advocate. Join me as we delve into comedy, religion, music, mental health, fitness, and more, with a focus on African American voices. Each episode is packed with helpful tips, useful tools, and vital disc...

Greetings, beloved listeners! I'm Dr. Pamela Robinson, your host on the Lotus Flower Podcast, where we embark on a journey of enlightenment, empowerment, and profound healing. Tonight, as we gather in the spirit of understanding and compassion, we shine a spotlight on a crucial yet often overlooked issue: mental health within the African American community. In honor of National Mental Health Aware...

The Lotus Flower Podcast is more than just a podcast; it's a multimedia, biblically-based platform that sparks unfiltered conversations covering a myriad of topics including comedy, religion, music, mental health, and fitness. We're proud to provide a platform that amplifies African American voices and interests, delivering high-quality content and thought-provoking discussions. Tonight's episode...

My special guest Mr. Wayne L. Bond II, MA. is the Assistant Director for Campus Engagement at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Wayne Bond joined Career and Student Employment Services in 2017 as a Career Development Specialist. He brings experience of collaborating with people from all over the world. In that role, Wayne sought to establish a culture in which the decisions and r...

My special guest today is Joyce A. Brown, Ph. D. Dr. Brown established ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, a consulting firm specializing in enhancing the effective management, governance, and leadership capabilities of organizations through program development, evaluation, assessment, and training. Dr. Brown has worked as a counselor, President/CEO of the Southwestern Michigan Urban League, and...

Terris Todd began his motivational speaking career with quite a critical audience – 30 sixth graders in his classroom. More than 20 years later, Terris has significantly expanded his public speaking portfolio to include topics including politics, education and ministering the gospel to crowds who are inspired by his message. Terris was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, and grew up there with his mot...

My special guest today is Ms. Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD, LDN, CDCESJasmine is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and the Co-founder of EatWell Exchange Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the primary goal of bridging the gap in health outcomes by guiding communities in making positive life-long changes while respectfully maintaining their culture. They provide community...

My special guest today is Ms. Monica Adele, Life Coach I am Ms. Monica Adele, the founder of Monica Adele Coaching LLC. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Human Sciences and a Master's of Public Health specializing in Social and Behavioral Health. Additionally, I have a Coaching Certification specializing in Goal Success! In 2010, I embarked on this journey of Coaching and Mentoring Women and At-ri...

Pastor Mae Davis, a real, relevant, and straight forward woman of God, who possess the ability to minister to and empower the lives of others. Pastor Mae Davis has over 35 years of experience in ministry, receiving her license to preach in 1994. In 1995, she graduated from The Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a certificate in Christian Ministry. She was ordained in 1998 into the Gospel M...

My special guest today is A'Neishia Reid, MSW, LCSWA . She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate I Mental Health Therapist| Self-Love Coach| Author & Publisher | Podcaster I Energy Healer in Raleigh North Carolina. Ms. Reid earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Shaw University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University. Ms. Reid enjoys working with individuals...

Throughout the month of June, in honor of Father’s Day, the Lotus Flower Podcast will be dedicated to the memory my late husband Curtis Lee Robinson, Sr. Our aim this month is to honor fathers and father figures. As Father’s Day was commemorated in most parts of the world yesterday, here in the United States many people were able to celebrate their fathers in meaningful ways. I have invited a comp...

A daughter's relationship with their father can play a key role in their psychological development. In fact, when fathers are present in their daughters' lives, girls grow up with a healthy sense of who they are. They are more confident and self-assured and have a clearer understanding of what they want in life. When you connect with your daughter, the positive impact can be quite significant. Res...